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An alternative way to secure your files on Windows XP/Vista is to hide them. This method isn’t as secure as encrypting your files/folders however it will stop people with little computer (e.g. parents) from looking at your secretive files/folders. Please note, tech savvy individuals will be able to expose hidden folders or files so beware! Also read how to password protect your files on Windows XP/Vista. Hiding your files/folders is relatively simple. All it requires is for you to right click the target file you wish to hide then select properties. You now click the general tab. At the bottom you should see an attributes selection. Select the ‘hidden’ checkbox to hide your target file/folder and that is all you need to do. When you click ok then your file will be gone before you know it. But wait. How do I reveal it again?

To reveal your hidden folders again, click start then access the control panel. You should be able to see an icon called ‘Folder options’. Once Folder options have been opened, Click the View tab. In the ‘Advanced settings:’ box, you should be able to see ‘Hidden files and folders’. All you need to do is select ‘Show hidden files and folders’ and any files that were hidden should now be revealed again.

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SpyZooka is an anti-spyware program developed by Blue Penguin Software. If you are looking to remove pesky rogue anti-spyware programs such as Pro Antispyware 2009 then Spyzooka may just do the job. Spyzooka is a recognized program in the Computer SW Industry and can successfully remove various spyware, adware, keyloggers and trojan horses.

How does Spyzooka work?

Spyzooka, like other anti-spyware programs, works by using a definitions file to identify, remove and protect against all known malware. An Auto-Update feature keeps the definitions file and software version up to date. Spyzooka also protects your favorites folder, browser settings, toolbar and hosts file to prevent any hijacking attempts. Once installed, Spyzooka’s SpyGuard feature runs silently in the background and prevents further infections by alerting you when a threat is detected.

Benefits

One of the biggest recent benefit of Spyzooka is its ability to remove Pro Antispyware 2009. The installation file is also small therefore it takes up little space in the computer hard drive. Long term users of Spyzooka also reported that it was one of the most stable anti-spyware program to have. You can also get a free scan at Spyzooka’s official website.

Problems

As there are benefits, there are problems. Not all users reported success in removing common and pesky spyware threats. For example, a user reported that another anti-spyware program detected Spyzooka as a problem maker, especially during start up. Spyzooka also guarantees 100% removal in any spyware threats. Now of course, this was done as a marketing move however I can guarantee myself that not a single anti-spyware program out there is able to remove every single spyware threat which exists in the net today.

Conclusion

Regardless of the problems some users reported, Spyzooka is still a decent commercial anti-spyware program to have on your computer. It has received awards from major internet websites such as TVcow, Soft14 and Download3000.com so it can’t be at all bad. At $29.95, it is competitive with other anti-spyware programs in the security market. Think you are interested? Purchase your Spyzooka now!

Did you know you are able to password protect your folders or files on Windows XP and Vista? Before you proceed further, make sure you have a back up of any files or folders you wish to password protect, just in case you forget your password. You should keep your back up copy in a secure location such as a USB flash drive you carry around with you at all times. If you want to secure your files another way, perhaps you would like to hide them instead using this simple method.

Password protecting/locking your folders or files on Windows XP

1. Select the folder which you wish to encrypt.

2. Right click the folder and select properties.

3. Click the advanced tab.

4. Check  the “encrypt contents to secure data” option

5. Click Apply and ok.

Password protecting/locking your folders or files on Windows Vista

Unfortunately, Microsoft seems to have taken a back step for Vista by disabling the encrypting feature in its OS. To encrypt folders in Windows Vista, you need to install 3rd party software such as Password protect folders.

WiniBlueSoft is a rogue anti-spyware that creates fake malware programs. This is done deliberately in order to trick users into thinking they have major spyware threats on their computer. These fake malware programs cannot be executed therefore are harmless to the computer system. Users who have been infected by WiniBlueSoft have reported as much as 600 fake malware files created in the system32 directory.

WiniBlueSoft removal methods (automatic)

If you currently don’t have a spyware removal software then check this spyware removal software list and download a recommended program. Users have reported success using VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware. Click here to purchase this efficient spyware removal program.

WiniBlueSoft removal methods (automatic)

Alternatively, you can follow this free method using Smitfraud.exe to remove WiniBlueSoft from your computer forever (use at your own risk).

Associated WiniBlueSoft files:

c:\Program Files\WiniBlueSoft Software
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\WiniBlueSoft.lnk
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\WiniBlueSoft
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\WiniBlueSoft\Homepage.lnk
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\WiniBlueSoft\Uninstall.lnk
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\WiniBlueSoft\WiniBlueSoft.lnk
c:\WINDOWS\102959roz2b45.ocx
c:\WINDOWS\10325virusz955.ocx
c:\WINDOWS\10355h9eat227z2.cpl
c:\WINDOWS\111znot-a-v5rus998.dll
c:\WINDOWS\115z1vi9us3e85.ocx
c:\WINDOWS\11797tzoj595.dll
c:\WINDOWS\1197addwaze16915.ocx
c:\WINDOWS\127b95ief305z.ocx
c:\WINDOWS\12946sz5mbot79c.dll
c:\WINDOWS\129cvir1z58.dll
c:\WINDOWS\12bbszy5ar91941.dll
c:\WINDOWS\13323w95mz1b.ocx
c:\WINDOWS\135zvir1929.cpl
c:\WINDOWS\1393z5or9df.ocx
c:\WINDOWS\13951spzmb9t5a2.exe
c:\WINDOWS\14041hackt5zl99.exe
c:\WINDOWS\system32\19199hackt5zl7a1.bin
c:\WINDOWS\system32\19524spyze9.exe
c:\WINDOWS\system32\19544spy6fbz.ocx
c:\WINDOWS\system32\19945hzcktool65b.dll
c:\WINDOWS\system32\19991not-a-v5rzs1c9.exe
c:\WINDOWS\system32\19z43hacktoo965f.exe
c:\WINDOWS\system32\1a59dow9lozder1735.ocx
c:\WINDOWS\system32\1b20z9a5se2186.bin

Associated WiniBlueSoft registry entries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\WiniBlueSoft
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WiniBlueSoft
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WiniBlueSoft
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “setup2.exe”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “WiniBlueSoft”

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